Grace Ends - Judgement Begins Pt. 1

Pastor Jeff Vines begins a new series on Revelation, opening with a personal reflection on his recent serious bicycle accident and the different reasons calamity may occur—God's discipline, allowance for a greater purpose, the decay of a fallen world, or simple human error. He draws out three biblical truths for facing suffering: God works all things for good, earthly things cannot be fully trusted so our security must be in God, and the gospel will continue advancing despite worldly turmoil.

He then explains Revelation as apocalyptic, cyclical literature symbolising the church age between Christ's first and second comings, focusing on chapter 11's sealing of God's people and the "two witnesses." He interprets the two witnesses symbolically as believers sent out in pairs for accountability and encouragement, empowered by the Holy Spirit (the olive trees and lampstands) to proclaim the gospel with convicting yet humble words, while noting God's patience and ongoing offer of grace before final judgment.

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